Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rockford, Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD)

Lat: 42.19°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 735ft.

Fair

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1028.9 mb)
Dewpoint -7°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-12°F (-24°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:54 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Albertus Airport IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Temperature falling to near 15 by 8pm, then rising to around 21 during the remainder of the night. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -3.

    High: -3 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Temperature falling to near 15 by 8pm, then rising to around 21 during the remainder of the night. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -3.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Albertus Airport IL
 42.25°N 89.59°W (Elev. 810 ft)
3:16 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
11pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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